Preps reporter

Former Clarke Central coach William DeVane will return to Billy Henderson Stadium in August when the Gladiators host Hart County.

DeVane, who compiled a 25-17 record at Clarke Central, was fired in 2005 after four seasons. He is in his second stint as Hart County’s head coach and led the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record and a 5-1 finish in Region 8-AAA in 2013.

Clarke Central will host Hart County Aug. 29. Two weeks later, Clarke Central will visit rival Cedar Shoals and returning Jaguars coach Scott Wilkins on Sept. 12. The annual rivalry game will be played in September for the first time since 2007.

Jackson County will open its regular season football schedule by hosting Madison County. Jackson County will host Jefferson on Sept. 26.